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Playful Parenting
- Narrated by: Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D.
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Playful Parenting means joining children in their world of play, focusing on connection and confidence, giggling and roughhousing, and following your child's lead. This audiobook is an exciting approach to raising children that will help you nurture close relationships and solve behavior problems.
Think about the loving gaze of an infant, the no-hold-barred embrace of a toddler, the intimacy of a shared bedtime story, or a silent hand-in-hand walk. These moments of heartfelt connection with our children are part of the great payoff for the hard work of parenting. Yet this connection all too often eludes us. We find ourselves locked in battle instead of joined in partnership. Play can be the long-sought bridge back to that deep emotional bond between parent and child.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-11-2020
The first book of parenting all should hear
I loved this. I will listen to this over and over again. It was everything I needed and so much more. Every parent should listen to this, ideally while the kids are babies. Thank you!
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- Kindle Customer
- 02-04-2019
worth a read
as a parent im always reading on ways to try and be better. this book offers a fresh perspective on that. ive tried some of the techniques and have had amazing sucess. definately enjoyed it.
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- Michael H
- 06-07-2019
Sensational
Countless parents the world over spend hours and hours fighting with screaming, angry and disobedient children. This book offers powerful solutions to all those problems.
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- Becky L.
- 04-03-2020
Great content and easy to listen to
Great content and the narrator had a relaxed easy to listen to tone. I appreciated the references to reviewed and academic literature.
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- Nadja
- 28-07-2016
A real go-to parenting book
although I'm just starting out in my role as parent, this book has given me some very good ideas to implement and really changed my outlook on parenting. because it can be so much fun! the boik is full of Do's, not don't s. a great guide
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- Graham
- 28-07-2016
Child play is meaningful
I had never realized that child play contained so much about how their world was or wasn't working. Recommend this to parents and those fostering. It has lowered our stress levels. Graham
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- Anonymous User
- 07-07-2023
Bluey's Dad's handbook.
I absolutely loved this book. if bluey's dad had a handbook it would be this book.
It completely changed the way I interact with my kids. instead of getting upset or angry I play games and break their bad moods. everyone is happier, most of all me.
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- angie
- 08-05-2016
Fantastic!
Full of amazing ideas and inspiration. A goldmine. Very enjoyable to listen to. I'd like to buy the hardcopy version now to flick through at different times when needed! !
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- Lidia
- 08-03-2016
A great parenting book
I loved this book - some very interesting insights on how we can use play to establish a deeper connection with our children. Great tips for parents but I would also recommend this book to educators and anyone working with kids.
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- LainyM
- 30-03-2019
Great, practical examples
Easy listening, entertaining tones with great and practical examples of what the author discusses.
My husband and I have tried a few of the playful strategies with my 3 and 5 year old boys, and do they really lift the mood of us all!
It’s an insightful book to remind us of the true heart of children and how to connect with them; a book that also wonderfully surprised us adults with the ‘side effect’ of being playful parents.
I highly recommend it!
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